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PO51 PXZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,484 mi
Last recorded80,484 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 PXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tin crosmember rotted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,023 miles

Engine manegmant light shows fault

Fail 9 Oct 2012 76,023 miles

Engine manegmant light shows fault

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,284 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,242 miles

rear support bar corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center rear gearbox mounting deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,786 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 48,776 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 42,862 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 33,695 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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PO51 PXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO51 PXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO51 PXZ registered?

PO51 PXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PO51 PXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 PXZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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